MHA (Mental Health Assistant)

About the role

The Mental Health Assistant (MHA) position involves implementing treatment and educational programs for students/clients in JRC's school and residential components. Responsibilities include supporting skill development, maintaining a safe environment, and providing consistent treatment to reduce problem behaviors.

Responsibilities

• Support skill development and mastery for students/clients
• Maintain a safe environment for academic success
• Provide interventions that align with treatment plans
• Implement educational programs as directed
• Assist in reducing problem behaviors through consistent treatment

Requirements

• At least 21 years old
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Two previous employments

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Increased rates for BA or beyond
• Increased rates for experience (1-3+ years) in Human Service or Military experience

Skills

• Ability to work with autistic-like adolescents/adults and young adults with behavioral disorders
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of current methods for treating behavioral issues

Benefits

• Medical/dental insurance
• Retailment benefits including 401a and 403b(Tax Sheltered Annuity) plan
• Life insurance
• Thirteen paid holidays
• Tax-free day-care assistance program
• Short term and long-term disability insurance

Pay

• \$20-\$26 per hour for full time MHAs
• Monthly salary starting at \$10,000 with potential to exceed \$100,000 with extra shifts
• First year sign-on bonus of \$3000
• Weekend and assignment differentials
• Flexible schedules (day, evening, overnight, weekend, combination, or mother hours)
• Tuition reimbursement program for undergraduate and graduate education

Schedule

• Hours of work are assigned on a weekly basis and can include weekends, nights, and holidays
• Flexible scheduling options available